The old normal: Thanksgiving traditions return to the US
Americans flocked to parades, football stadiums and gathered with family after COVID-19 made many stay home last year.
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European states expand boosters, tighten curbs amid COVID surge
Czech Republic declares a state of emergency and Slovakia enters lockdown as COVID infections rise.
Colombia receives US extradition request for accused drug lord
Colombian forces caught accused Gulf Clan leader Dairo Antonio Usaga, known as Otoniel, last month after 7-year search.
Unrest continues in Martinique, Guadeloupe as some talks begin
Protests that began over COVID restrictions have grown into call to address longstanding issues in French territories.
Turkey’s central bank, banks discuss rates after lira tumble
Central Bank Governor Sahap Kavcioglu met with top bankers and the country's BDDK banking watchdog.
Russia: Dozens dead in Siberia coal mine accident
Six rescuers found dead after a coal mine accident in Russia's Siberia region killed 52 people.
California power outages increase as strong winds raise fire risk
Edison International’s halted electricity to 63,835 homes and businesses to avoid having live wires spark blazes.
China blasts US ‘bullying’ over Honduras’ Taiwan ties
Before Sunday's election, the US is urging Honduras to maintain ties with Taiwan, angering Beijing.
Ahmaud Arbery murder: Convicted men face hate crimes charges next
US prosecutors in federal trial set for next year will seek to prove three white men killed Arbery because he was Black.
In Pictures: One-Year anniversary of Diego Maradona’s death
In the hearts, on the walls and on the shirts: Maradona is still everywhere in Argentina and Naples, Italy.
Gambian commission urges prosecutions for Yahya Jammeh-era abuses
In a 14,000-page report handed to President Barrow gives details of nearly 400 victims of torture, killing and rape.
Kazakh dissident Aron Atabek dies weeks after release from prison
Writer Atabek, 68, known as a fierce critic of the Nursultan government, was receiving treatment for COVID-19.
Infographic: Mapping violence against women
November 25 is recognised worldwide as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women/
Sudanese security forces fire tear gas at anti-coup protests
Thousands resume protests in Sudan days after the military signed a new power-sharing deal with the prime minister.
‘Serious concern’ as South Africa detects new coronavirus variant
South African Health Minister Joe Phaahla says the variant is behind an 'exponential' increase in COVID infections.
Lebanon’s central bank vows to cooperate with audit as pound dips
The audit is seen as a key condition for an International Monetary fund support programme and other foreign aid.
Migrants brave perilous Darien Gap in desperate trek to US
'Almost turned back before I began': US-bound migrants tell of dead bodies, hazardous terrain of Colombia-Panama border.
Afghan women speak up against new Taliban media guidelines
Journalists say the new media 'guideline' is yet another form of control over women, as they vow to continue their work.
For British Asians, the word P*ki is haunting and painful
After a top cricketer shared his experiences of abuse, others reflect on how the slur has caused them suffering.
Immigration to UK fell by almost 90 percent in 2020
The impact of COVID and Brexit saw immigration fall to the lowest level seen in many years, says ONS.